Occoquan in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

"Rockledge"

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

1. Rockledge Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

John Ballendine built this finely proportioned Georgian House, “Rockledge,” in c. 1760. William Buckland, a premier colonial Chesapeake architect, reportedly designed it. “Rockledge” is a rare example of a Tidewater Virginia stone dwelling. Several entrepreneurs who sought to maximize Occoquan’s potential as a port and industrial town resided there.

Erected by Town of Occoquan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Historic Occoquan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 38° 41.112′ N, 77° 15.726′ W. Marker is in Occoquan, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Mill Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 440 Mill St, Occoquan VA 22125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Carbide Bunker (a few steps from this marker); Ellicott’s Mill (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); Gearwheel Assembly (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Occoquan (within shouting distance of this marker); 404 Mill Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Occoquan.

Also see . . .
1. Rockledge Mansion - Historic intimate wedding venue. (Submitted on September 27, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia.)
2. Rockledge, Mill Street, Occoquan, Prince William County, VA - Library of Congress. Photos, drawings, and documents from the Historic American Buildings Survey. (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

2. Rockledge Marker

"Rockledge" can be seen peeking through the trees.

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

3. Rockledge

Picture is taken from the Mill House Museum.

Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007

4. Rockledge

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,844 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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